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Solid state battery: new breakthrough
Solid state batteries are going to provide a new boost to electric driving. They are in full development; but solid state battery-equipped cars will probably not hit the market before read more >> The post Solid state battery: new breakthrough appeared first on Bio Based Press.
CocoPallet: smart concept, bright future
Profit is important but not our only driving force, says Michiel Vos. He is founder of CocoPallet, a company that produces pallets from the husks of coconuts. We already interviewed read more >> The post CocoPallet: smart concept, bright future appeared first on Bio Based Press.
An innovative urban biorefinery
Urban waste is a serious threat to the sustainability of our cities. Essentially, our economic model, as far as private consumption is concerned, is still once-through. Consumers don’t care very read more >> The post An innovative urban biorefinery appeared first on Bio Based Press.
Against greenwashing
The booming demand for sustainable products is associated with increasing consumer consciousness of environmental problems. As a result, the biobased industry is thriving and companies are now opting for biomass-derived read more >> The post Against greenwashing appeared first on Bio Based Press.
Plastics to virgin materials
Plastics are wonderful materials; as far as their functionalities in direct use are concerned. But in many cases, they are a headache in the waste phase. For a long time, read more >> The post Plastics to virgin materials appeared first on Bio Based Press.
The treeline, witness to climate change
Ben Rawlence’s book The Treeline makes us aware of our dangerous path as mankind. The climate is heating up and therefore the Northern treeline moves towards the North Pole. Ben read more >> The post The treeline, witness to climate change appeared first on Bio Based Press.
Towards new agricultural practices
George Monbiot published a new book, Regenesis: Feeding the World Without Devouring the Planet. He is the much acclaimed and (to some) controversial author who criticizes modern agricultural practices. In read more >> The post Towards new agricultural practices appeared first on Bio Based Press.